The scene in question is totally against Maharashtra’s Hindu culture. No sooner the posters were put up all over the city, we got lots of complaints from people, esp. from the concerned parents of school children, stating that the said posters were in bad taste. We have anyways issued a strong warning to the filmmakers through the media. We want all the backless posters that have been put all over the city to be removed as soon as possible. Failing which, we shall protest against the film when it releases.” “How are such obscene posters being allowed by the authorities.everal women and children pass by the posters. What effect will it have on them.”
What is Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture?
Is abuse of minors part of “Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture”? If not, shouldn’t you concentrate more on solving this problem rather than carrying out such gimmicks for publicity?
How do you define nudity?
You say “we got lots of complaints from people, esp. from the concerned parents of school children”. Do you keep records of these for us to see?
Yes, it has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in it. She looks good. Some dancers jump about. The music’s not too bad. but the ad is about watches. That are also shown, I must admit. But why will I buy this watch? Because it makes Aishwarya’s “head spin”? She actually said “go round”, but it has been replaced with a voice-over.
Seriously. Why will I buy this watch after this ad?
If it is because it makes my head spin, then how will I tell time?
Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor in a still from Slumdog Millionaire
So everyone, their uncle and his dog have had something to say about Slumdog Millionaire (SM). And not without reason. It is by far the most globally acclaimed Indian-subject film in a long time. And I say Indian subject since contrary to others’ views, I do not believe that SM is an Indian film at all. However, I do believe that with the amount of Indians involved, it is not unusual to feel the excessive affinity that we are currently experiencing.
I haven’t seen the movie yet. I will rush to the preview show tomorrow night if I can get the tickets. But I have been watching some rushes and trailers and I cannot understand what the brouhaha is all about. Especially this dude — some Nirpal Dhaliwal (hu?) — who seems to insist that no Indian could have made a film like SM. Obviously he hasn’t seen Salaam Bombay or the likes as Gaurav rightly points out. What’s he on? And who’s he?
But next year will be fascinating. I have seen so many really good films out there made by new directors. Expect an almighty political battle for India’s nomination next year. And why not ? A win or a nomination adds substantially to the International Box Office.
The last line pretty much sums up why the Oscars are so important to film-makers. Because right at the start, Kapur insists:
The Oscars do NOT represent the ultimate in films of that year.
Er, no. Not that guy! A brand new site. That asks only that. Heh! Check out You Charades. Awesome time-killer. And definitely better than random videos on YouTube. Wait no… I’m not sure about that yet.
For the record, I got one right. Give it a shot! I’m not responsible for any addictions arising from this!
The simpler times. The easier life? Maybe not always. But Malgudi Days does bring back memories of when I was a kid. All I had to worry about was homework and whether I’ll get to bat that evening. Which is perhaps why watching the show even today brings back sweet memories of a time that seems to have been lost.
It is also interesting to note the ‘arty’ nature of the show. It was perhaps the way ‘artistically inclined’ producers and directors wanted to show it, but it sure beats the heck out of the garish nonsense that is on TV these days.
Whatever said, Malgudi Days continues to enthrall and entertain. Saturday mornings for two hours on 9X.
Very happy to see Marathi cinema move to the next stage. A website for Hota Asa Kadhi Kadhi is the first I have seen for Marathi films. And I hope there are more to come.
Now I will catch the movie. Let’s hope it is good.
As I watched Farhan Akhtar’s acting debut Rock On, I couldn’t help but draw comparisons with Tom Hanks’ That Thing You Do. The plot is pretty similar, the situations too. The good thing is that they are localized well.
Without questioning the authenticity of the situations (for example, if one assumes the group was together 10 years before the current time frame, that would be in 1998… when were there open air concerts at VT station in Mumbai?), one has to look at the story its telling. Which is one of friendship. But the suddenness of the break in friendship is jarring. As is the unquestionable nature of the reunion. More
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As I watched Farhan Akhtar’s acting debut
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